How many syllables in “forethoughtfulness”?
syllables in "forethoughtfulness"
Word details
Syllables
5
fo · ret · houg · htful · ness
Letters
18
f · o · r · e · t · h · o · u · g · h · t · f · u · l · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
31
points
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About the word “forethoughtfulness”
The word “forethoughtfulness” contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · ret · houg · htful · ness. It has 18 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forethoughtfulness" have?
"forethoughtfulness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "forethoughtfulness" into syllables?
"forethoughtfulness" is divided into syllables as: fo · ret · houg · htful · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "forethoughtfulness"?
The Scrabble score for "forethoughtfulness" is 31 points.
Using “forethoughtfulness” in writing
"forethoughtfulness" (fo · ret · houg · htful · ness) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “forethoughtfulness” is worth 31 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.